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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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